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    Home » Fun Food For Kids » Fun Sandwich Ideas

    Fun Food Tutorial: Love Bug Sandwiches

    Feb 12, 2018 · Leave a Comment

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    These fun and easy Love Bug Valentines sandwiches are perfect for a Valentines themed lunch box, fun Valentines snack or party food for kids!

    Today I'm sharing a fun food tutorial for some cute (and easy to make) love bug sandwiches!

     

    These fun little sandwiches are perfect for popping in lunch boxes or serving up for a fun Valentines meal for kids.

    Super cute love bug sandwiches tutorial with step by step photos - fun kids food for Valentines Day from Eats Amazing UK

    This fun sandwich idea isn't just for Valentine's Day though, as you can easily swap the heart 'spots' for circles instead to make cute bug sandwiches you can serve all the year around!

    They'd be perfect for bug or ladybug themed party food, and they're quick and easy to make so great for making in bulk.

    How to make love bug sandwiches fun food tutorial with step by step photos - cute Valentines Day food for kids from Eats Amazing UK

    I served these sandwiches up as part of a fun Valentine's themed lunch recently and they were a real hit! I've shared all the details of that lunch here: Cute Valentines Lunch - it makes a great fun and special meal to celebrate Valentine's Day with children!

    How to make love bug sandwiches fun food tutorial with step by step photos - cute kids food for Valentines Day from Eats Amazing UK

    Love Bug Sandwiches

    Ingredients (makes 1):

    • 2 pieces wholemeal bread
    • butter or spread
    • 1 slice of ham or sandwich filling of your choice
    • 1 slice cheese
    • 2 edible candy eyeballs

    Method:

    Start by cutting two circles from the bread, using your largest round cookie cutter that will fit on the bread slice. Spread with butter or spread.

    How to make love bug sandwiches fun food tutorial - step 1 cut circles from the bread with a round cookie cutter

    If using ham or a similar filling, cut a round slice to go in the sandwich. Cutting the pieces separately like this before assembling the sandwich will make the whole thing much neater with cleaner edges.

    How to make love bug sandwiches fun food tutorial - step 2 cut out your sandwich filling with the same cutter

    Put the pieces together to form a round sandwich, then place to one side.

    Using the same cookie cutter that you used for the sandwich, cut a circle from the cheese.

    How to make love bug sandwiches fun food tutorial - step 3 cut a circle from a cheese slice using the same cutter

    Using a smaller cookie cutter, cut out a piece of the circle for the head.

    Cut a tall, thin slice from the circle to divide it into two 'wings'.

    How to make love bug sandwiches fun food tutorial - step 4 cut a strip from the circle to make two wings

    Using a mini bento cutter, cut heart shaped 'spots' into the wings, as symmetrical as possible.

    How to make love bug sandwiches fun food tutorial - step 5 using a small heart cutter cut heart shaped spots in the cheese wings

    Carefully lift the cheese and place on top of the sandwich.

    Finish your love bug off with two candy eyeballs.

    How to make love bug sandwiches fun food tutorial - step 6 place the cheese wings on the round sandwich and add candy eyeballs

    You can 'glue' these on with cream cheese and mayo if wanted to keep them in place.

    Pop in a lunch box or serve immediately.

    Enjoy!

    Super cute love bug sandwiches tutorial with step by step photos - fun kids food for Valentines Day - Eats Amazing UK

     

    If you enjoyed this fun Valentines sandwich idea, you might also like these other cute love bug recipes:

    Easy Love Bug Pizzas

    Quick and easy Love Bug Pizza recipe - fun Valentines Food for Kids

    Cute Love Bug Cupcakes

    Super cute love bug cupcakes recipe for kids - these cute ladybug cupcakes have heart shaped dots for Valentines Day

    Healthy Valentines Love Bug Apples

    Valentines love bugs tutorial with video - fun food for kids from Eats Amazing UK

    You’ll also find more fun food ideas for Valentine’s Day in Fun Valentine’s Day Food section here on the Eats Amazing blog. For even more ideas, why not pop over and follow my Valentine’s Pinterest boards for lots more fun ideas from around the web; Cute Valentine’s Day Food and Valentine’s Day for Kids.

    Grace

    Disclosure: This post contains some Amazon affiliate links; I may receive commission on items purchased through the links.

    How to make love bug sandwiches fun food tutorial with step by step photos - cute kids food for Valentines Day from Eats Amazing UK
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    Love Bug Sandwiches

    These fun and easy Love Bug Valentines sandwiches are perfect for a Valentines themed lunch box, fun Valentines meal or party food for kids!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time0 minutes mins
    0 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Lunch, Party Food
    Cuisine: British, Valentines Day
    Servings: 1 sandwich
    Author: Grace Hall

    Ingredients

    • 2 pieces wholemeal bread
    • butter or spread
    • 1 slice of ham or sandwich filling of your choice
    • 1 slice cheese
    • 2 edible candy eyeballs

    Instructions

    • Start by cutting two circles from the bread, using your largest round cookie cutter that will fit on the bread slice. Spread with butter or spread.
    • If using ham or a similar filling, cut a round slice to go in the sandwich. Cutting the pieces separately like this before assembling the sandwich will make the whole thing much neater with cleaner edges.
    • Put the pieces together to form a round sandwich, then place to one side.
    • Using the same cookie cutter that you used for the sandwich, cut a circle from the cheese.
    • Using a smaller cookie cutter, cut out a piece of the circle for the head. Cut a tall, thin slice from the circle to divide it into two 'wings'.
    • Using a mini bento cutter, cut heart shaped 'spots' into the wings, as symmetrical as possible. Carefully lift the cheese and place on top of the sandwich.
    • Finish your love bug off with two candy eyeballs. You can 'glue' these on with cream cheese and mayo if wanted to keep them in place.
    • Pop in a lunch box or serve immediately.

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